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UPSC
Final Results of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination , 2022
The following is the list, in order of merit of 519 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission on 10th April, 2022 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board, of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 149th Course and Naval Academy for the 111th Indian Naval Academy Course . For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e., www.joinindianarmy.nic.in www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
2. The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.
3 The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence , West Block No.III, Wing–I, R.K Puram, New Delhi -110066 wherever this has not already been done and NOT to UPSC.
4. In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarter at the address given above.
5. The result is also available on the UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.
6. For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission, either in person or on telephone Nos. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours on any working day. In addition for SSB/Interview related matter the candidates may contact over telephone No. 011-26175473 or joinindianarmy.nic.in for Army as first choice, 011-23010097/Email:officer-navy[at]nic[dot]in or joinindiannavy.gov.in for Navy/Naval Academy as first choice and 011-23010231 Extn. 7645/7646/7610 or www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in for Air Force as first choice.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Newly patented diagnostic tool for aquaculture pathogen to boost shrimp cultivation
Scientists have developed a handy diagnostic tool that detects an aquaculture pathogen known as the White Spot Syndrome Virus . The peptide-based diagnostic tool by scientists of Agharkar Research Institute , an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology  has been grated patent on 31 March 2022 as an alternative biorecognition element.
Infection caused by the WSSV to the shrimp Penaeus vannamei results in huge loss of crop. This high value super-food is susceptible to a wide range of viral and bacterial pathogens and the probability of occurrence of infections is rather high. Improved nutrition, probiotics, disease resistance, quality control of water, seed and feed, immuno-stimulants and affordable vaccines play an important role in enhancing the production. Technologies for early and rapid detection of pathogens on the field will help fish and shell-fish farming which provides significant export revenue to the country which is a leading supplier of shrimp to the USA.
To provide a handy, self-use diagnostic for WSSV, Dr Prabir Kulabhusan, Dr Jyutika Rajwade and Dr Kishore Paknikar developed a lateral flow assay using gold nanoparticles for easy visualization of the results. Instead of using poly-/mono-clonal antibodies in assay development, the ARI scientists selected twelve amino acid containing peptides from a phage display library by biopanning. This was a time- and cost-saving approach, eliminating the need for immunization of laboratory animals to obtain the antisera. With the use of peptides, cold-chain requirements for storage are reduced and the assay becomes production friendly.
“Our data indicates high specificity  and sensitivity  of the assay, early detection from hemolymph, highly reproducible results with a time-to-result of only 20 minutes,” said Dr Jyutika Rajwade.
The inventors have published this research in Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology and Journal of Molecular Modelling. ARI PhD student Ms Snehal Jamalpure-Lakka, has presented this idea at the National Bio-Entrepreneurship Conclave -2021 and awarded. She will take this work further for commercialization.
Publications
- PK Kulabhusan, JM Rajwade, ASS Hameed, KM Paknikar. 2017. Lateral flow assay for rapid detection of white spot syndrome virus  using a phage-displayed peptide as bio-recognition probe. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 101:4459–4469
- S Jamalpure, G Panditrao, PK Kulabhusan, AS Sahul Hameed, KM Paknikar, M Joshi, JM Rajwade. 2020. In silico studies on the interaction of phage displayed biorecognition element  with the structural protein VP28 of White spot syndrome virus. Journal of Molecular Modelling. 26:264 10.1007/s00894-020-04524-z
- Immunoassay, peptide-based agent and field-usable kit for early rapid detection of white spot syndrome virus 
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In-silico study of VP28  binding to the 12-mer peptide 
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri Rajnath Singh reviews development projects in Union Territories
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh here today reviewed the progress of various development projects in the Union Territories. Senior officials from the UTs of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, NCT Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry briefed the Home Minister on the status of various developmental projects being implemented in their respective UTs.
Among the projects reviewed were Smart Cities Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation , Nutritious Food Supply to Women and Children, provision of Drinking Water & Electricity, Swachh Bharat Mission, improvement in Shipping and Road Connectivity and Tourism projects.
The Union Home Minister appreciated the progress achieved in implementation of various projects aimed at improving ease of living of people. He exhorted the officials to persevere for completion of the pending projects at the earliest keeping in view the specific requirements and constraints of each UT.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba and senior officials of MHA attended the meeting.
The Union Territories are administered in accordance with Constitutional provisions by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs which is the nodal Ministry for all matters of UTs related to legislation, finance and budget, services and appointment of Lt. Governors and Administrators.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr L Murugan urges External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to take steps to secure release of 23 TN fishermen and their boats from Sri Lankan Navy
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr L Murugan has requested External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to take steps to secure immediate release of 23 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and their boats from the custody of Sri Lankan Navy.
In his letter, Dr L Murugan said he today received a memorandum from 66 fishermen villages of Nagapattinam, Karaikal and Mayiladuthurai, apprising him the matter of detention/arrest of 23 fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy and seeking their immediate release.
He requested External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's urgent help for safe and timely release of 23 fishermen along with two boats.
Dr L Murugan also assured the delegation for all possible help from his side for early release of fishermen.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Applications invited for National Intellectual Property  Awards 2021 & 2022 and WIPO Awards
Applications have been invited for National Intellectual Property  Awards 2021 & 2022 and WIPO Awards in different categories. National Intellectual Property  Awards are conferred to recognize and reward:
1. Contribution of individuals, companies, R & D Institutions, academic institutions, MSMEs, Start-ups, and organizations for their IP creations and commercialization of IP, which have contributed to harnessing the country’s intellectual capital and creating an IP ecosystem that boosts creativity and innovation and
2. Law enforcement agency to ensure effective implementation of the IP laws and create a healthy IP ecosystem
Applications are invited for National Intellectual Property  Awards 2021 & 2022 and WIPO Awards in different categories as below:
- Top Indian Individuals for Patents Filing, Grant & Commercialization introducing Child  & Third gender also.
- Top Indian Academic institution for Patents Filing, Grant & Commercialization
- Top R & D institution/organization for Patents Filing, Grant & Commercialization
- Top Public Limited Company / Private Limited Company for Patents Filing, Grant & Commercialization in India
- Manufacturing sector
- Others
- Top Indian Private Company  for Patents Filing, Grant & Commercialization
- Top Start-up for IP Filing,  and Commercialization
- Top Indian Company /Organization for Designs
- Top Indian Company for creating Global brands in India & abroad
- Introducing Most Popular Geographical Indication  in India in each of the five  categories by Public Opinion Poll through online voting on the official website
- Best Police Unit  for enforcement of IP in the Country
- Best Incubator for Nurturing the IP
Applicants are required to submit details in prescribed application forms available on https://ipindia.gov.in/newsdetail.htm?816/ on or before 31/08/2022 for consideration. The applications shall be sent electronically to the e-mail address: ipawards.ipo[at]gov[dot]in and by post to: Dr. Suneeta Betgeri, Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Boudhik Sampada Bhavan, SM Road, Antop Hill, Mumbai-400037 
Notably, these awards have been given since 2009. The award carries a cash Prize of Rs. One lakh and a citation, which is conferred by the Minister of Commerce and Industry in an event organized by the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks on the birth anniversary of Late Dr A. P. J. Abdual Kalam, Former President of India on October 15, 2022.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Green India Mission
National Mission for a Green India  is one of the eight Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The target under the Mission is 10 m ha on forest and non-forest lands for increasing the forest/tree cover and to improve the quality of existing forest. Based on the perspective plans submitted by the States and as per the availability of funds, so far seventeen States namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and one union territory Jammu & Kashmir have been taken up under GIM.
The States are considered for funding under GIM after evaluation of their perspective plan and Annual plan of operations prepared in accordance with the guidelines of GIM. The state of Telangana has not submitted their Perspective Plan and Annual Plan of Operations under GIM so far and therefore no funds have been allocated to the State under GIM. The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office , NITI Aayog, Government of India, has conducted the Evaluation of National Mission for a Green India in 2020-21 on aspects such as Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Sustainability, Impacts and Equity within the scheme and has further recommended the continuation of scheme.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
NEP aims at creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with the key 21st century skills – Education Minister
The key overall thrust of the National Education Policy , 2020, as laid down in the fundamental principles that will guide both the education system at large, as well as the individual institutions within it, is emphasis on conceptual understanding, rather than rote learning and learning for exams. The focus is on children learning how to learn. It aims at not only cognitive development, but also building character and creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with the key 21st century skills.
NEP emphasizes to bring Out of School Children back to schools and to prevent children from dropping out by providing effective and sufficient infrastructure in the schools, regular trained teachers at each stage, safe and practical conveyances and/or hostels, alternative and innovative education centres and by achieving universal participation in school by carefully tracking students as well as their learning levels. Further, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha, financial assistance is provided to the States and UTs for various activities to reduce number of dropouts, which include opening/strengthening of new schools upto senior secondary level, construction of school buildings & additional classrooms, setting up, up-gradation and running of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, setting up of residential schools/hostels, free uniforms, free text books, transport allowance and undertaking enrolment drives, residential as well as non residential trainings for mainstreaming of Out of School Children, Seasonal Hostels/ residential camps etc. Financial assistance is also provided for Inclusive Education of children with special needs. Also, Mid-Day-Meal is provided to students at the elementary level of education.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s Greetings on The Eve of Durga Puja
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to his fellow citizens on the eve of Durga Puja.
In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my greetings and best wishes to my fellow citizens in India and abroad.
The age-old festival of Durga Puja is celebrated all over India, especially in eastern part of India for ten days. During the festival, devotees worship the Mother Goddess as Goddess of Strength-Devi Durga, Goddess of Wisdom- Devi Saraswati and Goddess of Wealth- Devi Lakshmi. Respect for women which has been our tradition is powerfully depicted in this festival of Durga Puja. On this occasion, we all should take a firm resolve to respect and empower our womenfolk i.e. Matru-shakti.
It is believed that Goddess Durga used the collective power of all Gods to overcome the invincible evil. It gives us the message that in these difficult times, we can overcome any crisis confronting us if we stand united”.
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Ministry of Education
Dr. Sharad Saraf appointed as the new Chairperson of IIT Bombay’s Board of Governors
Dr. Saraf is the first IIT Bombay alumnus to become the Chairperson of the Board of Governors at the Institute
Mumbai, August 02, 2022
Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Bombay  has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Institute’s Board of Governors . This is the first time an alumnus of IIT Bombay is being made the Chairperson of the Board of Governors at the Institute. Dr. Saraf has been serving as a member of the BoG at IIT Bombay for the past four years and is also serving as the Chairperson of the BoG at IIT Jammu. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of Technocraft Industries India Ltd., which he co-founded in 1972 along with his brother Mr. Sudarshan Kumar Saraf, another Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Bombay. The position of Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Bombay was earlier held by Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairperson of INSPACe - Department of Space, Government of India.
Commenting on his recent appointment, Dr. Saraf said, “I am very excited about this new responsibility that I have been granted. This is the first time in history that an alumnus of IIT Bombay has been appointed as the Chairperson of BoG and I think this is a very bold step by the Ministry of Education. My objective as the Chairperson of BoG at IIT Bombay is three-fold: To improve the quality of education and student life at IIT Bombay campus, be it enhancing hostel infrastructure or academics; To focus on research work that is relevant and commercially viable; and Supporting start-ups, especially those that are being funded by our alumni”.PIB Mumbai | SC/DR
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DEPwD celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day 
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the nodal body to look after all the development agenda of Persons with Disabilities of the country. With the vision to build an inclusive society in which equal opportunities are provided for the growth and development of Persons with Disabilities so that they can lead productive, safe and dignified lives, the Department successfully celebrated the Global Accessibility Awareness Day , keeping ‘inclusion’ as a central mandate, the Department with 80 institutes/organizations that are associated with DEPwD conducted various events at more than 80 places across India. Approx 15000 participants participated in the celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day . Celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of May every year the purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital- web, software, mobile, etc. access/inclusion for people with different disabilities.
Aligning with GAAD’s purpose and with the aim to make technology accessible and usable by persons with disabilities the Department had organised following activities -
- Distribution of various kinds of Aids & Assistive Devices, viz-TLM Kit,Tri-cycles, Wheel chairs, CP Chairs, Smart Canes, Hearing Aids etc.
- Poster Making, Quiz Competition, Rally
- Awareness & Sensitization Sessions
- Public awareness programme on "Technology Accessibility and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities  with parents,Teachers of Special School NGOs, Professionals, students of School Planning and Architect -Bhopal.
- Special audio-video and radio programmes
- Seminars
- Webinar on topic "Making Banking Facilities Accessible for Persons with Disabilities”.
- Webinar on 'Learn to Empower through Digital Accessibility'
- Webinar for the employees and DISLI and DTISL students  of 2021-2023 and 2022-2024 sessions.
- Virtual Job Fair
All the events had involved experts from the field of technology accessibility, academicians, industry leaders, policy- makers among others. Moreover, thousands of Persons with Disabilities, many experts themselves in the domain of digital accessibility also participated in sharing their challenges and experiences.
The celebration and awareness generation of GAAD by the Department is national level celebration that is poised to bring together all relevant stakeholders on a single day across multiple locations of India to share knowledge, experiences, views and ideas, and discuss the latest developments and trends in the field of Digital and technological accessibility. The celebration further strengthened the mutual confidence and interoperability of institutions as per the needs of PwDs and also enabled sharing of best practices. With the firm belief that every Person with Disability deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web, the celebration of GAAD was a progressive step of DEPwD to enable Persons with Disabilities to participate as independent and productive members of society.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
5001 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendras functional in the country: Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Applications invited to open more PMBJP Kendras across the country; Application Fee waived off by Government
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, while giving a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, stated that as on 05.02.2019, 5001 ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  Kendras’ are functional in 651 districts of the country. Presently, the product basket of PMBJP covers more than 800 medicines and 154 surgicals & consumables covering all therapeutic groups such as Anti-infectives, Anti-diabetics, Cardiovasculars, Anti-cancers, Gastro-intestinal medicines, etc.
State/UT-wise list of Functional PMBJP Kendras :
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Andaman & Nicobar
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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177
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Arunachal Pradesh
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24
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Assam
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77
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Bihar
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144
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Chandigarh
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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206
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Dadar & Nagar Haveli
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13
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Daman & Diu
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3
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Delhi
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68
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Goa
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8
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Gujarat
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479
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Haryana
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135
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Himachal Pradesh
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56
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Jammu and Kashmir
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52
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Jharkhand
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54
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Karnataka
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461
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Kerala
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453
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Madhya Pradesh
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128
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Maharashtra
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334
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Manipur
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35
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Meghalaya
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1
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Mizoram
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12
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Nagaland
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15
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Odisha
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134
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Puducherry
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13
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Punjab
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137
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Rajasthan
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118
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Sikkim
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2
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Tamil Nadu
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481
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Telangana
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107
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Tripura
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24
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Uttar Pradesh
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793
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Uttarakhand
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155
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West Bengal
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95
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5001
The Minister further stated that as per the Standing Finance Committee  Note on ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana , the three year plan of PMBJP envisages that 1000 PMBJP Kendras will be opened in each year i.e. 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. The targets for opening PMBJP Kendras during 2017-18 and 2018-19 have already been achieved by the Government.
Shri Mandaviya said that Government endeavours to cover all States, Union Territories, districts of the country by opening more and more PMBJP Kendras in the country in order to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all. To achieve this objective, applications are invited from Individuals, NGOs, Charitable Institutions/Hospitals, Private Hospitals, Trusts, Societies, Self Help Groups and Government Agencies for opening PMBJP Kendras through online as well as offline mode. Application fee for opening PMBJP Kendras has been waived off so that more and more people can apply under the scheme, the Minister added.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives for Establishing Mutual Cooperation to Improve the Ecosystems for Agribusiness
The Union Cabinet today accorded ex post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, India and the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resource and Agriculture, Maldives signed on 17th December, 2018 during the State visit of President of Maldives to India.
The MoU for establishing mutual cooperation to improve the ecosystem for agribusiness provides for cooperation in the fields of agriculture census, agribusiness, Integrated Farming System, Irrigation, improved seeds, Soil Health Management, research, capacity building of local agribusiness, enhancing knowledge of entrepreneurs in the areas of food security and nutrition, developing climate resilient agriculture system, establishing facilities to test pesticide residues etc.
Under the MoU, a Joint Working Group will be constituted to prepare plans of cooperation, implement the tasks determined by the Parties and to indicate the implementation of activities outlined.
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